Production Engineering Manager

We are looking for a Production Engineering Manager to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

As a Production Engineering Manager, you will lead the team, provide production support, process optimization, new product introduction (NPI and product build transfers. You will be self-motivated, goal driven, and a team player who can enthusiastically collaborate with other colleagues.

Location: Christchurch UK

Benefits: Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Lead the Team:

• Lead with a passion for operational excellence. Instill this within the culture of the team. Be skilled in team management, empowering others and delegating. Demonstrate commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and maximising team performance.

Production Support:

• Support the timely and consistent delivery of all production demand. Respond to stoppages and quality issues. Plan, organize and manage resources and parts, to maintain all equipment maintenance schedules required to operate effectively to meet schedule requirements and minimize downtime.

Lean Manufacturing / Process Optimisation:

• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency. Implement changes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Working with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition from design to production. Contribute to the design process ensuring design for manufacture is embedded throughout. Develop manufacturing plans, process documentation, and training materials for NPI projects.

Product Build Transfers:

• Lead the transfer of product lines to alternative manufacturing facilities. Working across teams to ensure transfers are delivered on-time, within budget and with risks identified and appropriately mitigated.

Your Expertise:

Essential:

• Team leadership experience.
• A sound engineering background with an ability to realise and solve technical problems.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Qualification in Management to Level 3 or above (CMI Certificate in Management or equivalent).
• Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in a production engineering environment.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the product brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles.

As part of the Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, our Medical Mobility business unit designs and manufactures highly reliable and stable control systems for all types of medical mobility, electrically powered scooters, and wheelchairs to meet the challenges of the modern, medical mobility market.

Established as one of the world's foremost suppliers of mobility vehicle solutions, the determination to provide the very best in innovative control solutions since 1976, customers are assured of excellent support during design and manufacture of their own products.

We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation chairs.

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance

Compliance Statement:

Please note that working conditions may vary due to the physical environment of each workplace, the type of work performed, and local regulatory requirements. Examples of working conditions may include but are not limited to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, handling of potentially hazardous material, specialized security clearance, and lifting requirements. Specific working condition requirements, if applicable, are maintained at the local level. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties, nor does it preclude the performance of other duties by the incumbent. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.